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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.81, 575.45 and 323.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.81, 575.45 and 323.38 is: 446.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.81 : 575.45 = 323.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.81/575.45 = 323.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.81x = 575.45 × 323.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.81x = 186,090.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,090.35/416.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.46

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